IncroslipTM

The Ultimate in
High Stability
and Performance
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IncroslipTM
IncroslipTM is a market leading range of innovative,
high stability solutions delivering slip, torque release,
mold release and anti-scratch benefits to polyolefins
even in the most challenging applications.
Manufactured using proprietary processes to ensure the
highest level of stability, the Incroslip range can be used in
many applications where high stability, long-term
performance and excellent customer experience is
desired. This allows you to choose the best solution for
your particular performance requirements.
The Incroslip range has been optimized to provide
different combinations of slip and oxidative stability to suit
different polyolefin application requirements. Products in
this range can be added via masterbatch, during
compounding or extrusion at levels between 0.1 and 1%
depending on the application.
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Why are High Stability Additives Needed?
Standard slip additives, such as erucamide, oleamide and
behenamide are commonly used in many plastics
applications, including packaging, automotive and high
value plastics. These additives bring many benefits in
processing and end-use, including high, fast or controlled
slip, and anti-block.
However, some of these standard additives contain double
bonds which cause the additive to be prone to oxidative
breakdown, resulting in poor stability. Poor oxidative
stability can lead to issues in the final part over time or
when subjected to stressed conditions such as high
temperature or prolonged exposure to UV light.
How can High Stability Slip Additives Add Value?
The Incroslip range of high stability slip additives are
manufactured using proprietary processes to ensure the
highest level of stability.
Incroslip products can be used in many applications
where high stability, long-term performance and excellent
customer experience is desired.
Our range of high stability additives allows you to choose
the best solution for your particular performance
requirements.
Product Information
PHYSICAL
RENEWABLE
PRODUCT FORM AT PRIMARY EFFECT APPLICATION COMMENTS
CARBON
25°C
IncroslipTM SL Bead Slip, anti-scratch, Film, caps, packaging For use when the ultimate in high slip and stability is required 100%
torque release and automotive

IncroslipTM C Powder/ Bead Torque release Caps & closures For use when high slip is required with good 100%
organoleptic properties
IncroslipTM Q Bead Torque release Caps & closures For use when both slip and stability are required 100%

Incroslip TM
B Bead Torque release Caps & closures For use when high stability is required 100%

Incroslip TM
G Bead Mold release Automotive For use when high stability is required 100%
anti-scratch

Spotlight on Incroslip SL

Incroslip SL was developed by our R&D team

to deliver the ultimate in high stability while also
delivering optimized slip performance even in the
most challenging applications.

The unique structure of this fully saturated product was

scientifically designed to resist oxidative breakdown while
also reducing the coefficient of friction (CoF) in a range of
polyolefins.

Key Performance Benefits: Key Stability Benefits:

• High and long lasting slip similar to erucamide • High oxidative stability
• Low application and release torque • Excellent organoleptic properties
• Scratch and scuff protection • Low visible bloom
• Enhanced mold release properties • Reduced tackiness

The Incroslip range has been optimized to provide different combinations of slip and oxidative stability to suit different
polyolefin application requirements. Products in this range can be added via masterbatch, during compounding or
extrusion at levels between 0.1 and 1% depending on the application.

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Masterbach
and Compound
Slip, torque release, mold release and anti-scratch
additives are often added into polymers via a
masterbatch or compound. It is recommended that our
IncroslipTM products are added this way to ensure
optimized dispersion and accurate dosing. The Incroslip
range offers many stability benefits over standard grade
additives, including long-term performance, excellent
color stability and shelf-life extension.
Added Benefits in Polyolefin Masterbatch
Incroslip products offer improved stability in polyolefin
masterbatch by resisting oxidative breakdown. This can
result in the following benefits:
Extended Shelf Life of the Product
Superior stability can result in a product that degrades
more slowly, potentially increasing the shelf life of the
resin, resulting in cost saving and less waste.
1. The amount of slip additive present in unstabilised LDPE after
accelerated aging at 50°C in air
Amount of additive in polymer (%)
100
80
60
40
20
0 5 10
Days
Erucamide
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Save Costs by Using Less Additive
Lowers the requirement to over-dose the slip additive to
ensure performance is achieved over time. Therefore,
there is potential to reduce the total amount of slip
additive used resulting in a cost saving.
Incroslip SL shows improved stability over standard
erucamide in unstabilized (anti-oxidant free) LDPE
masterbatch. As shown in figure 1, after 28 days in
accelerated aging conditions, Incroslip SL is still present
at 92% of its original level, whereas standard erucamide
has broken down resulting in only 29% of the product
remaining. Similar results are observed in LLDPE
masterbatch.
Color Stability
The improved stability of Incroslip products can result in
improved color stability of masterbatch and compound
over time.
Incroslip SL and Incroslip B show improved color stability
compared to standard grade erucamide over 168 hours
at 120°C, as shown in figure 2.
What does this change in color mean?
• Less yellowing indicates less oxidation
• Lower color of finished product
• Fewer oxidative by-products
• Less demand on anti-oxidants
2. Oxidative stability of Incroslip SL and Incroslip B
vs erucamide at 120°C
Incroslip SL
Incroslip B
Erucamide
15 20 25 30
02 44 87 21 20 168
Time on test (hours)
Incroslip SL
 Film & Sheet
IncroslipTM products can be used in food packaging and
non-food grade films to reduced friction during
processing, to improve ease of converting and aid in
end-use. This is done by improved slip and anti-block
performance.

Incroslip products can provide improved stability over

standard slip and anti-block additives, to ensure
performance is maintained over time.

Incroslip SL demonstrates equivalent slip performance

to standard grade erucamide in the week following
extrusion. After exposure to heat and natural light over
14 weeks, the slip performance of erucamide falls
drastically, whereas Incroslip SL retains constant
3. Comparison of kinetic CoF of Incroslip SL and erucamide in
performance. Incroslip SL has even been shown to 35 µm LDPE blown film after exposure to natural UV light
retain slip performance for up to four years, as shown in
figure 3. 0.80

In polypropylene films, Incroslip SL outperforms 0.60

Kinetic CoF

standard grade erucamide when subjected to strong

UV light over 7 days. Erucamide quickly breaks down 0.40

and loses slip performance, whereas Incroslip SL

0.20
maintains high slip until the point that the film itself
starts to degrade. We recommend that Incroslip SL is
0.00
used in combination with an anti-blocking additive, 0 1 3 5 7 14
such as silica or talc, to ensure optimum performance Time on test (weeks)
in film applications. 750 ppm Erucamide 50 ppm Incroslip SL

4. Kinetic CoF of Incroslip SL and erucamide in LDPE blown films 5. Kinetic CoF of Incroslip SL and erucamide in hPP cast film after
after exposure to natural light over 4 years exposure to accelerated aging in a UV cabinet at 50°C

1.4 1.0
1.2 0.8
0.7
1.0
0.6
Kinetic CoF

Kinetic CoF

0.8 0.5
0.6 0.4
0.3
0.4
0.2
0.2 0.1
0.0 0.0
1 hour 1 month 4 years 432 hrs ambient 32 hrs ambient 432 hrs ambient
+ 48 hrs UV + 168 hrs UV

Control 1000 ppm Erucamide 1000 ppm Incroslip SL Control 2500 ppm Erucamide 2500 ppm Incroslip SL

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Caps & Closures

IncroslipTM products are designed to deliver exceptional
stability in cap and closure applications, by using
proprietary production processes and unique chemistries.
This results in improved organoleptic properties in the final
product such as taste and odor.
Application and Release Torque
The Incroslip range of high stability additives demonstrates
improved application and release torque in both PP and
HDPE caps and closures, as shown in figures 6 & 7.
Optimized Torque and Ultimate Stability
For ultimate stability in cap and closure applications, we
recommend Incroslip SL. The performance of Incroslip SL
can be optimized to achieve the desired combination of
torque and stability, as shown in figure 8.
Unlike some traditional torque release additives, the torque
performance of Incroslip SL is affected by the density of
the polymer. The performance of Incroslip SL can be
optimized by changing the density. This can be done by
dosing Incroslip SL into HDPE caps via an LDPE
masterbatch.
Organoleptics Properties
Standard torque release additives can suffer from taint,
taste and odor issues, which can impact sensitive
applications like bottled water. Extensive odor testing of
the Incroslip range has shown significantly reduced odor
when compared with standard torque release additives.
In a panel study of volunteers, Incroslip SL was rated as
the lowest odor when compared against standard grade
erucamide, benhenamide and blank HDPE.

6. Torque release - Injection molded PP, one piece closure against 7. Torque release - Injection molded HDPE, one piece closure
PET neck against PET neck

18 18
16 16
14 14
Torque (in-lbs)

Torque (in-lbs)

12 12
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Erucamide Incroslip C Incroslip Q Incroslip B Erucamide Incroslip C

Application torque Release torque Application torque Release torque

8. Release torque of HDPE caps containing Incroslip SL, 9. Odor tests comparing Incroslip SL, behenamide and erucamide
behenamide and erucamide at different densities to blank HDPE
18
4
16
14
3
Odour ranking
Torque (in-lbs)

12
10
8 2
6
4 1
2
0
100% HDPE 95% HDPE 90% HDPE 85% HDPE 80% HDPE
0
+ 5% LDPE + 10% LDPE + 15% LDPE + 20% LDPE Erucamide Blank HDPE Behenamide Incroslip SL

Behenamide Erucamide Incroslip SL

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Molding

Mold Release 10. Reduction in mold release force of Incroslip G in PP parts at

IncroslipTM products have been shown to improve the mold various addition levels

release properties of polyolefin molded parts. These

100
products reduce the coefficient of friction to allow the
following benefits during the molding process: 80

% Realease force 60
• Reduced processing temperature and pressures
• Less wear on ejection systems 40

• Improved surface quality 20

• Fewer rejects and less waste
• Better pigment dispersion 0
PPc0 0.25% 0.50%
• Improved stability
Incroslip G
• Reduced tack and odor

Film & Sheet Visible Bloom

Plastics are prone to scratching and scuffing, which can
lead to poor surface quality in parts such as automotive
interiors. Incroslip additives can be used to reduce scratch
width, depth and visibility on injection molded parts, while
their superior stability results in reduced odour, tackiness
and visible bloom when compared to standard grade
additives.
Visible ‘blooming’ is caused by the migration of an additive
to the surface of a polymer and crystallization of that
additive at the surface. High ambient temperature and
exposure to UV light can accentuate this blooming effect.
Incroslip SL exhibits different crystal morphology to
erucamide making it less visible at the surface and its
saturated alkyl chains make it more resistant to change
caused by exposure to UV light and heat. This combination
of structure and stability gives Incroslip SL excellent low
bloom properties.

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